Trigger warning ‼️ physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, trauma, violence, and mentions of assault if you guys get triggered by any of this, I advise you not to read it <3 Lucy's life was forever changed by the man she once trusted-Luke Bennett. Behind closed doors, she endured a harrowing nightmare of abuse, fear, and betrayal that left deep scars on her body and soul. Trapped in silence and pain, Lucy struggled to hold on to hope, fighting to protect herself and reclaim her strength. When the truth finally surfaces, Lucy's world is shaken to its core-but she is not alone. With Tim's steadfast support and the unwavering care of friends and allies, she finds the courage to face her past and seek justice. Together, they navigate the difficult road of healing, confronting the trauma that threatened to define her. This is a powerful story of resilience, love, and the fierce determination to break free from darkness. Through every painful step, Lucy proves that even in the face of unimaginable pain, there is hope-and the strength to build a new future.

Brea Lancaster may have been born in the country, but she is a city girl through and through. She is stylish, influential, and loves the excitement that the party life has to offer. When she receives a call from her brother, who she hasn't spoken to in years, she is forced to return to her small country town that she hasn't been back to visit for almost a decade. Glendale is far from the pretty lights and vibrant parties of the city that Brea is used to. Especially the people in town. When Brea runs into-quite literally-her brother's nemesis and childhood friend, Zander, Brea starts to wonder whether everything she has grown up to think of Glendale may not to be true. This is a contemporary romance about a girl learning there is more to life than what meets the eye, and realizing how incredible but terrifying, falling in love is. A steamy, small town, brother's rival romance.

A week before their high school graduation, Ellie's boyfriend walked her to her door and kissed her goodnight, just like any other night. But there was nothing ordinary about what followed. Austin disappeared without a trace, never to be seen again... until now. Ellie is now 28. She has a good job, a roof over her head, and her best friend, a cat named Selma. Having fully given up on ever finding out what happened to Austin, imagine her surprise when she runs into him at a work conference out of town-wearing a name tag that says William. He's even more gorgeous now than he was back then. And that the spark between them... yeah, it's still sizzling. But Austin's secretive life leaves many questions unanswered and this time Ellie is not wiling to let go without an explanation. Austin knows one thing for sure; Ellie will keep going until she finds the truth. And in order to keep her safe, he has to stay far, far away from her. But can he?

Lucy Chen's life was shattered in an instant when she was kidnapped and buried alive, trapped in darkness both physical and emotional. Rescued by Tim Bradford, a steadfast and protective officer, her path to recovery is steeped in pain, flashbacks, and the daunting struggle to trust again. As she battles the shadows of her past - and the complicated presence of Tim's lingering relationship with Rachel - Lucy finds herself retreating, terrified of letting anyone close. Tim refuses to give up on her, standing by her side every agonizing step of the way, his own heart breaking with hers. But love remains unspoken, fragile, and tentative as they try to navigate trauma, jealousy, and their own fears. Amid moments of tenderness and tension, they slowly forge a connection that neither expected but both desperately need. Set against the gritty backdrop of police work and the intimate battleground of healing, this story explores the raw reality of trauma and the redemptive power of love. Will Lucy and Tim find the strength to finally admit what's been growing between them - before the past tears them apart for good?